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Torvestad Family History

Torvestad Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Morstad, Jorstad, Trygstad, Borstad, Thorstad, Ulvestad, Trelstad

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Where is the Torvestad family from?

You can see how Torvestad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torvestad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Torvestad families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Torvestad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Torvestad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torvestad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What Torvestad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Torvestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torvestad census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 95 immigration records available for the last name Torvestad. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Torvestad. For the veterans among your Torvestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torvestad lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Torvestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Torvestad in 1965 was 77, and 96 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torvestad ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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